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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 185.58 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 185.58 and 51.59 is: 77.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 185.58 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/185.58 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 185.58 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 9,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,573.14/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.35

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