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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 184.03 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 184.03 and 50.54 is: 75.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 184.03 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/184.03 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 184.03 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 9,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300.88/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.81

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