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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 185.60 and 51.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 185.60 and 51.56 is: 77.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 185.60 = 51.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/185.60 = 51.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 185.60 × 51.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 9,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569.54/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.31

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