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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.14, 183.20 and 49.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.14, 183.20 and 49.03 is: 73.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.14 : 183.20 = 49.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.14/183.20 = 49.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.14x = 183.20 × 49.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.14x = 8,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982.52/122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.54

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