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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.72, 214.08 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.72, 214.08 and 46.54 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.72 : 214.08 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.72/214.08 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.72x = 214.08 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.72x = 9,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,963.28/142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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