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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 185.84 and 50.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 185.84 and 50.77 is: 76.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 185.84 = 50.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/185.84 = 50.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 185.84 × 50.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 9,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435.10/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.17

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