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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 184.52 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 184.52 and 50.88 is: 76.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 184.52 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/184.52 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 184.52 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 9,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,387.20/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.25

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