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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 145.22 and 51.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 145.22 and 51.23 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 145.22 = 51.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/145.22 = 51.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 145.22 × 51.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 7,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439.62/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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