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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 182.97 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 182.97 and 49.88 is: 74.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 182.97 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/182.97 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 182.97 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 9,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,125.63/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.74

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