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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 185.34 and 51.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 185.34 and 51.40 is: 77.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 185.34 = 51.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/185.34 = 51.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 185.34 × 51.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 9,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526.48/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.12

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