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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 184.56 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 184.56 and 97.41 is: 145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 184.56 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/184.56 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 184.56 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 17,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.99/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.90

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