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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 145.50 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 145.50 and 45.64 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 145.50 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/145.50 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 145.50 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 6,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640.62/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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