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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 183.95 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 183.95 and 49.55 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 183.95 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/183.95 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 183.95 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 9,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113.74/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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