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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 184.96 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 184.96 and 51.12 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 184.96 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/184.96 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 184.96 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 9,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,455.16/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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