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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 184.20 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 184.20 and 97.59 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 184.20 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/184.20 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 184.20 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 17,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.08/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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