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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 144.59 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 144.59 and 45.11 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 144.59 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/144.59 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 144.59 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 6,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521.78/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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