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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 183.22 and 50.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 183.22 and 50.12 is: 75.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 183.22 = 50.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/183.22 = 50.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 183.22 × 50.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 9,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182.99/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.12

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