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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.35 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.35 and 51.22 is: 76.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.35 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.35 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.35 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 7,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445.06/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.88

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