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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 184.84 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 184.84 and 97.60 is: 146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 184.84 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/184.84 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 184.84 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 18,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,040.38/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.19

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