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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 215.14 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 215.14 and 45.90 is: 68.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 215.14 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/215.14 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 215.14 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 9,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874.93/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.86

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