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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.68 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.68 and 96.24 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.68 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.68 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.68 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 17,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,773.60/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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