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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 183.51 and 49.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 183.51 and 49.21 is: 73.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 183.51 = 49.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/183.51 = 49.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 183.51 × 49.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 9,030.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030.53/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.78

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