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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 184.33 and 50.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 184.33 and 50.75 is: 76.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 184.33 = 50.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/184.33 = 50.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 184.33 × 50.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 9,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354.75/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.07

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