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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 184.15 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 184.15 and 49.70 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 184.15 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/184.15 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 184.15 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 9,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152.38/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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