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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.81, 145.29 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.81, 145.29 and 51.18 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.81 : 145.29 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.81/145.29 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.81x = 145.29 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.81x = 7,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435.94/96.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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