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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 185.88 and 51.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 185.88 and 51.77 is: 77.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 185.88 = 51.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/185.88 = 51.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 185.88 × 51.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 9,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,623.01/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.66

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