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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 184.88 and 51.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 184.88 and 51.09 is: 76.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 184.88 = 51.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/184.88 = 51.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 184.88 × 51.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 9,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,445.52/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.66

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