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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.32, 185.14 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.32, 185.14 and 96.32 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.32 : 185.14 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.32/185.14 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.32x = 185.14 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.32x = 17,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832.68/123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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