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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.50 and 46.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.50 and 46.81 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.50 = 46.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.50 = 46.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.50 × 46.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 10,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040.75/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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