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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.35 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.35 and 97.91 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.35 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.35 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.35 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 18,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146.20/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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