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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.91, 145.30 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.91, 145.30 and 45.53 is: 68.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.91 : 145.30 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.91/145.30 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.91x = 145.30 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.91x = 6,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615.43/96.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.26

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