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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.61, 183.92 and 50.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.61, 183.92 and 50.47 is: 75.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.61 : 183.92 = 50.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.61/183.92 = 50.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.61x = 183.92 × 50.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.61x = 9,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282.19/122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.71

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