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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.34, 185.02 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.34, 185.02 and 51.18 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.34 : 185.02 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.34/185.02 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.34x = 185.02 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.34x = 9,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469.32/123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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