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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.74, 185.69 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.74, 185.69 and 96.74 is: 145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.74 : 185.69 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.74/185.69 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.74x = 185.69 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.74x = 17,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963.65/123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.17

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