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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 183.60 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 183.60 and 50.32 is: 75.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 183.60 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/183.60 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 183.60 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 9,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238.75/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.48

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