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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 185.10 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 185.10 and 51.22 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 185.10 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/185.10 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 185.10 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 9,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480.82/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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