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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 184.02 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 184.02 and 50.52 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 184.02 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/184.02 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 184.02 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 9,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296.69/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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