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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 144.99 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 144.99 and 45.34 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 144.99 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/144.99 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 144.99 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 6,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573.85/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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