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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 184.07 and 50.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 184.07 and 50.60 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 184.07 = 50.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/184.07 = 50.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 184.07 × 50.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 9,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313.94/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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