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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.65 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.65 and 46.88 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.65 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.65 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.65 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 10,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061.72/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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