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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.70, 214.04 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.70, 214.04 and 46.50 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.70 : 214.04 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.70/214.04 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.70x = 214.04 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.70x = 9,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952.63/142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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