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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 184.01 and 49.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 184.01 and 49.57 is: 74.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 184.01 = 49.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/184.01 = 49.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 184.01 × 49.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 9,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120.46/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.35

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