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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 137.80 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 137.80 and 48.53 is: 72.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 137.80 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/137.80 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 137.80 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 6,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687.43/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.75

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