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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 215.89 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 215.89 and 46.46 is: 69.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 215.89 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/215.89 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 215.89 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 10,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,030.25/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.66

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