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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 213.82 and 46.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 213.82 and 46.42 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 213.82 = 46.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/213.82 = 46.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 213.82 × 46.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 9,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925.52/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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