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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 183.69 and 49.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 183.69 and 49.27 is: 73.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 183.69 = 49.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/183.69 = 49.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 183.69 × 49.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 9,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050.87/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.94

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