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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 185.98 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 185.98 and 51.82 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 185.98 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/185.98 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 185.98 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 9,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,637.48/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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