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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.73, 145.06 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.73, 145.06 and 53.48 is: 80.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.73 : 145.06 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.73/145.06 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.73x = 145.06 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.73x = 7,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757.81/96.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.20

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