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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.57, 215.27 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.57, 215.27 and 46.04 is: 69.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.57 : 215.27 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.57/215.27 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.57x = 215.27 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.57x = 9,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909.72/143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.03

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