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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 185.03 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 185.03 and 51.22 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 185.03 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/185.03 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 185.03 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 9,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477.24/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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