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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 184.20 and 50.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 184.20 and 50.80 is: 76.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 184.20 = 50.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/184.20 = 50.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 184.20 × 50.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 9,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357.36/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.15

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