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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 183.36 and 50.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 183.36 and 50.20 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 183.36 = 50.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/183.36 = 50.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 183.36 × 50.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 9,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203.76/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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