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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 214.56 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 214.56 and 46.88 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 214.56 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/214.56 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 214.56 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 10,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,057.50/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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