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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.56 and 50.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.56 and 50.92 is: 76.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.56 = 50.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.56 = 50.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.56 × 50.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 9,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397.80/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.40

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