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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 184.46 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 184.46 and 95.97 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 184.46 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/184.46 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 184.46 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 17,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702.15/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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