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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 183.29 and 49.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 183.29 and 49.06 is: 73.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 183.29 = 49.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/183.29 = 49.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 183.29 × 49.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 8,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992.79/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.58

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