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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 185.53 and 51.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 185.53 and 51.56 is: 77.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 185.53 = 51.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/185.53 = 51.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 185.53 × 51.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 9,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,565.00/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.33

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