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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.70, 145.18 and 51.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.70, 145.18 and 51.07 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.70 : 145.18 = 51.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.70/145.18 = 51.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.70x = 145.18 × 51.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.70x = 7,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413.62/96.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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