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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 184.34 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 184.34 and 97.26 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 184.34 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/184.34 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 184.34 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 17,928.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,928.91/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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