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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 183.29 and 50.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 183.29 and 50.04 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 183.29 = 50.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/183.29 = 50.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 183.29 × 50.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 9,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171.83/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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