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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.91, 145.35 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.91, 145.35 and 45.58 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.91 : 145.35 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.91/145.35 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.91x = 145.35 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.91x = 6,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625.05/96.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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