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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 184.04 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 184.04 and 50.55 is: 75.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 184.04 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/184.04 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 184.04 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 9,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302.97/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.83

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