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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 184.49 and 49.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 184.49 and 49.87 is: 74.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 184.49 = 49.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/184.49 = 49.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 184.49 × 49.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 9,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200.52/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.82

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