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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.67, 145.01 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.67, 145.01 and 48.55 is: 72.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.67 : 145.01 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.67/145.01 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.67x = 145.01 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.67x = 7,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.24/96.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.83

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