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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 184.11 and 49.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 184.11 and 49.67 is: 74.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 184.11 = 49.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/184.11 = 49.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 184.11 × 49.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 9,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143.82/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.46

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