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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 216 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 216 and 46.50 is: 69.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 216 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/216 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 216 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 10,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.77

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