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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.55, 185.01 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.55, 185.01 and 96.64 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.55 : 185.01 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.55/185.01 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.55x = 185.01 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.55x = 17,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,879.37/123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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