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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.99, 145.49 and 28.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.99, 145.49 and 28.51 is: 42.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.99 : 145.49 = 28.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.99/145.49 = 28.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.99x = 145.49 × 28.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.99x = 4,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147.92/96.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.77

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