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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 185.14 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 185.14 and 51.24 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 185.14 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/185.14 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 185.14 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 9,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486.29/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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