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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.53, 213.76 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.53, 213.76 and 46.32 is: 69.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.53 : 213.76 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.53/213.76 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.53x = 213.76 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.53x = 9,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900.29/142.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.46

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