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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 183.24 and 49.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 183.24 and 49.98 is: 75.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 183.24 = 49.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/183.24 = 49.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 183.24 × 49.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 9,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158.34/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.01

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