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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 184.01 and 49.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 184.01 and 49.61 is: 74.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 184.01 = 49.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/184.01 = 49.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 184.01 × 49.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 9,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128.74/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.38

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