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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 183.26 and 49.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 183.26 and 49.03 is: 73.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 183.26 = 49.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/183.26 = 49.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 183.26 × 49.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 8,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984.90/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.55

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