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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.31 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.31 and 53.51 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.31 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.31 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.31 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 7,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775.54/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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