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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 184.70 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 184.70 and 51 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 184.70 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/184.70 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 184.70 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 9,419.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419.64/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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