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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.39 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.39 and 45.56 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.39 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.39 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.39 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 6,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623.01/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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