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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 215.43 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 215.43 and 46.13 is: 69.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 215.43 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/215.43 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 215.43 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 9,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,936.48/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.18

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