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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.08 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.08 and 50.58 is: 75.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.08 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.08 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.08 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 9,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310.77/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.88

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