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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 184.97 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 184.97 and 96.35 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 184.97 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/184.97 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 184.97 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 17,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821.86/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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