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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 184.23 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 184.23 and 49.68 is: 74.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 184.23 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/184.23 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 184.23 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 9,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152.55/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.55

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