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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 137.96 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 137.96 and 49.26 is: 73.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 137.96 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/137.96 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 137.96 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 6,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795.91/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.79

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