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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 145.33 and 42.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 145.33 and 42.75 is: 64.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 145.33 = 42.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/145.33 = 42.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 145.33 × 42.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 6,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212.75/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.10

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