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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 185.64 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 185.64 and 96.64 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 185.64 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/185.64 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 185.64 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 17,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940.25/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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