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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 185.16 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 185.16 and 51.28 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 185.16 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/185.16 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 185.16 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 9,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495.00/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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