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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.54 and 50.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.54 and 50.16 is: 75.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.54 = 50.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.54 = 50.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.54 × 50.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 9,206.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,206.37/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.25

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