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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.66, 213.98 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.66, 213.98 and 46.47 is: 69.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.66 : 213.98 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.66/213.98 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.66x = 213.98 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.66x = 9,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943.59/142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.70

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