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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 145.15 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 145.15 and 45.43 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 145.15 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/145.15 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 145.15 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 6,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593.21/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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