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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.89, 145.41 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.89, 145.41 and 51.25 is: 76.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.89 : 145.41 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.89/145.41 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.89x = 145.41 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.89x = 7,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452.26/96.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.91

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