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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.99, 145.55 and 45.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.99, 145.55 and 45.69 is: 68.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.99 : 145.55 = 45.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.99/145.55 = 45.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.99x = 145.55 × 45.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.99x = 6,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649.95/96.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.56

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