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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 185.12 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 185.12 and 51.20 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 185.12 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/185.12 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 185.12 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 9,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478.14/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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