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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.87, 145.14 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.87, 145.14 and 53.54 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.87 : 145.14 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.87/145.14 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.87x = 145.14 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.87x = 7,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770.07/96.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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