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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 186.06 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 186.06 and 51.84 is: 77.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 186.06 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/186.06 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 186.06 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 9,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,645.35/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.80

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