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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.65, 200.94 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.65, 200.94 and 96.51 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.65 : 200.94 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.65/200.94 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.65x = 200.94 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.65x = 19,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392.72/145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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