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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.70 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.70 and 50.34 is: 75.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.70 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.70 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.70 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 9,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247.46/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.54

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