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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.62 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.62 and 46.86 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.62 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.62 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.62 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 10,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,057.09/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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