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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 184.53 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 184.53 and 97.35 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 184.53 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/184.53 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 184.53 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 17,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,964.00/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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