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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 184.13 and 50.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 184.13 and 50.59 is: 75.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 184.13 = 50.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/184.13 = 50.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 184.13 × 50.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 9,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315.14/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.89

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