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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.51, 145.05 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.51, 145.05 and 64.65 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.51 : 145.05 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.51/145.05 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.51x = 145.05 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.51x = 9,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377.48/96.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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