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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 184.49 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 184.49 and 49.84 is: 74.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 184.49 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/184.49 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 184.49 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 9,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195.63/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.77

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