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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.95, 145.37 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.95, 145.37 and 53.52 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.95 : 145.37 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.95/145.37 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.95x = 145.37 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.95x = 7,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779.93/96.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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