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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.23, 183.38 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.23, 183.38 and 50.09 is: 75.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.23 : 183.38 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.23/183.38 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.23x = 183.38 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.23x = 9,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185.50/122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.15

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