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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 145.16 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 145.16 and 76.51 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 145.16 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/145.16 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 145.16 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 11,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,106.19/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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