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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 184.20 and 49.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 184.20 and 49.65 is: 74.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 184.20 = 49.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/184.20 = 49.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 184.20 × 49.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 9,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145.99/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.49

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