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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.80, 184.27 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.80, 184.27 and 49.66 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.80 : 184.27 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.80/184.27 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.80x = 184.27 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.80x = 9,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.19/122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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