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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 145.15 and 48.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 145.15 and 48.02 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 145.15 = 48.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/145.15 = 48.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 145.15 × 48.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 6,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969.26/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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