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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.91, 214.34 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.91, 214.34 and 46.72 is: 70.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.91 : 214.34 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.91/214.34 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.91x = 214.34 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.91x = 10,014.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,014.17/142.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.07

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