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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 185.94 and 51.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 185.94 and 51.81 is: 77.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 185.94 = 51.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/185.94 = 51.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 185.94 × 51.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 9,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,633.55/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.70

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