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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 215.75 and 46.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 215.75 and 46.34 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 215.75 = 46.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/215.75 = 46.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 215.75 × 46.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 9,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,996.89/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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