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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 183.12 and 49.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 183.12 and 49.90 is: 74.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 183.12 = 49.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/183.12 = 49.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 183.12 × 49.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 9,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,137.69/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.89

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