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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 184.28 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 184.28 and 50.65 is: 76.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 184.28 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/184.28 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 184.28 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 9,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333.78/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.02

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