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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.70, 145.09 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.70, 145.09 and 45.38 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.70 : 145.09 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.70/145.09 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.70x = 145.09 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.70x = 6,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584.18/96.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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