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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 184.74 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 184.74 and 51 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 184.74 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/184.74 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 184.74 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 9,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421.74/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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