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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 185.17 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 185.17 and 96.47 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 185.17 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/185.17 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 185.17 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 17,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863.35/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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