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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 145.17 and 51.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 145.17 and 51.14 is: 76.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 145.17 = 51.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/145.17 = 51.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 145.17 × 51.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 7,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423.99/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.74

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