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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 214.10 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 214.10 and 46.55 is: 69.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 214.10 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/214.10 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 214.10 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 9,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965.05/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.82

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