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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.70 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.70 and 46.98 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.70 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.70 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.70 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 10,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,086.37/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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