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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 185.92 and 51.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 185.92 and 51.80 is: 77.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 185.92 = 51.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/185.92 = 51.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 185.92 × 51.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 9,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630.66/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.74

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