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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 145.42 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 145.42 and 45.63 is: 68.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 145.42 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/145.42 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 145.42 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 6,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635.40/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.42

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