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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.79, 185.69 and 51.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.79, 185.69 and 51.64 is: 77.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.79 : 185.69 = 51.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.79/185.69 = 51.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.79x = 185.69 × 51.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.79x = 9,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587.84/123.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.45

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