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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.30, 183.47 and 49.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.30, 183.47 and 49.19 is: 73.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.30 : 183.47 = 49.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.30/183.47 = 49.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.30x = 183.47 × 49.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.30x = 9,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024.89/122.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.79

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