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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 184.95 and 50.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 184.95 and 50.17 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 184.95 = 50.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/184.95 = 50.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 184.95 × 50.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 9,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.94/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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