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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.88, 214.31 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.88, 214.31 and 46.68 is: 70.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.88 : 214.31 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.88/214.31 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.88x = 214.31 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.88x = 10,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003.99/142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.02

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