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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 145.26 and 53.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 145.26 and 53.56 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 145.26 = 53.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/145.26 = 53.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 145.26 × 53.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 7,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780.13/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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