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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.59, 213.85 and 46.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.59, 213.85 and 46.38 is: 69.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 213.85 = 46.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/213.85 = 46.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 213.85 × 46.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 9,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,918.36/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.56

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