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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 215.98 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 215.98 and 46.50 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 215.98 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/215.98 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 215.98 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 10,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,043.07/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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