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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 145.02 and 51.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 145.02 and 51.10 is: 76.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 145.02 = 51.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/145.02 = 51.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 145.02 × 51.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 7,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.35/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.61

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