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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 184.16 and 50.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 184.16 and 50.63 is: 75.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 184.16 = 50.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/184.16 = 50.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 184.16 × 50.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 9,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322.94/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.94

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