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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 185.06 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 185.06 and 97.65 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 185.06 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/185.06 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 185.06 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 18,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070.62/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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