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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 183.09 and 49.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 183.09 and 49.90 is: 74.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 183.09 = 49.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/183.09 = 49.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 183.09 × 49.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 9,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,136.84/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.86

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