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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.65 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.65 and 46.92 is: 70.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.65 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.65 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.65 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 10,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,071.38/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.38

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