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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 184.18 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 184.18 and 95.76 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 184.18 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/184.18 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 184.18 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 17,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637.08/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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