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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.71, 143.55 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.71, 143.55 and 46.98 is: 70.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.71 : 143.55 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.71/143.55 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.71x = 143.55 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.71x = 6,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743.98/95.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.46

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