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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 183.30 and 50.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 183.30 and 50.10 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 183.30 = 50.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/183.30 = 50.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 183.30 × 50.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 9,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183.33/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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