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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 183.64 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 183.64 and 49.38 is: 74.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 183.64 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/183.64 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 183.64 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 9,067.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,067.23/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.05

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