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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.97, 214.48 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.97, 214.48 and 45.46 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.97 : 214.48 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.97/214.48 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.97x = 214.48 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.97x = 9,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,750.68/142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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