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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 185.31 and 97.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 185.31 and 97.87 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 185.31 = 97.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/185.31 = 97.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 185.31 × 97.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 18,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136.29/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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