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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.86, 145.18 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.86, 145.18 and 45.46 is: 68.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.86 : 145.18 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.86/145.18 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.86x = 145.18 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.86x = 6,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599.88/96.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.14

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