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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.70, 145.13 and 51.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.70, 145.13 and 51.06 is: 76.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.70 : 145.13 = 51.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.70/145.13 = 51.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.70x = 145.13 × 51.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.70x = 7,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.34/96.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.63

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