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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 215.67 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 215.67 and 46.26 is: 69.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 215.67 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/215.67 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 215.67 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 9,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,976.89/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.40

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