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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.48 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.48 and 96.40 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.48 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.48 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.48 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 17,880.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880.27/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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