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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 137.94 and 48.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 137.94 and 48.62 is: 72.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 137.94 = 48.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/137.94 = 48.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 137.94 × 48.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 6,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706.64/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.81

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