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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.68 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.68 and 96.80 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.68 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.68 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.68 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 17,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,973.82/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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