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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 183.49 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 183.49 and 49.25 is: 73.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 183.49 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/183.49 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 183.49 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 9,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036.14/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.87

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