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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 214.32 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 214.32 and 46.68 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 214.32 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/214.32 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 214.32 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 10,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,004.46/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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