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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 184.32 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 184.32 and 95.85 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 184.32 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/184.32 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 184.32 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 17,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667.07/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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