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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 183.68 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 183.68 and 50.48 is: 75.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 183.68 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/183.68 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 183.68 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 9,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,271.00/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.64

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