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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.24 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.24 and 49.92 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.24 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.24 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.24 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 9,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147.34/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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