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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.50, 213.78 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.50, 213.78 and 46.32 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.50 : 213.78 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.50/213.78 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.50x = 213.78 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.50x = 9,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902.29/142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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