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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 213.74 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 213.74 and 46.31 is: 69.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 213.74 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/213.74 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 213.74 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 9,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898.60/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.45

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