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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.55 and 50.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.55 and 50.23 is: 75.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.55 = 50.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.55 = 50.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.55 × 50.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 9,219.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,219.13/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.34

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