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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.93, 145.41 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.93, 145.41 and 45.57 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.93 : 145.41 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.93/145.41 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.93x = 145.41 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.93x = 6,626.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626.33/96.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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