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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.21, 183.33 and 50.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.21, 183.33 and 50.07 is: 75.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.21 : 183.33 = 50.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.21/183.33 = 50.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.21x = 183.33 × 50.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.21x = 9,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179.33/122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.11

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