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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 184.29 and 49.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 184.29 and 49.80 is: 74.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 184.29 = 49.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/184.29 = 49.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 184.29 × 49.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 9,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177.64/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.67

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