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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 184.66 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 184.66 and 96.26 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 184.66 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/184.66 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 184.66 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 17,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775.37/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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