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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 183.13 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 183.13 and 49.97 is: 74.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 183.13 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/183.13 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 183.13 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 9,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151.01/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.92

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