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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 185.28 and 51.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 185.28 and 51.41 is: 77.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 185.28 = 51.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/185.28 = 51.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 185.28 × 51.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 9,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525.24/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.05

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