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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 183.39 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 183.39 and 50.06 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 183.39 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/183.39 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 183.39 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 9,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180.77/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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