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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.09 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.09 and 49.34 is: 74.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.09 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.09 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.09 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 6,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813.36/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.06

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