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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 215.35 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 215.35 and 46.02 is: 69.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 215.35 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/215.35 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 215.35 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 9,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,910.73/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.04

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