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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 215.80 and 46.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 215.80 and 46.38 is: 69.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 215.80 = 46.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/215.80 = 46.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 215.80 × 46.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 10,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,007.81/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.56

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