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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.35, 184.97 and 51.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.35, 184.97 and 51.19 is: 76.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.35 : 184.97 = 51.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.35/184.97 = 51.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.35x = 184.97 × 51.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.35x = 9,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468.28/123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.76

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