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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.14 and 51.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.14 and 51.19 is: 76.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.14 = 51.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.14 = 51.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.14 × 51.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 7,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429.35/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.64

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