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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 144.86 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 144.86 and 45.25 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 144.86 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/144.86 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 144.86 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 6,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554.92/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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