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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.99, 145.48 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.99, 145.48 and 45.73 is: 68.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.99 : 145.48 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.99/145.48 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.99x = 145.48 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.99x = 6,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652.80/96.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.59

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