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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 184.42 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 184.42 and 50.82 is: 76.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 184.42 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/184.42 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 184.42 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 9,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372.22/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.22

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