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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.45, 185.19 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.45, 185.19 and 96.60 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.45 : 185.19 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.45/185.19 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.45x = 185.19 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.45x = 17,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,889.35/123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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