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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 138.31 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 138.31 and 48.86 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 138.31 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/138.31 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 138.31 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 6,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757.83/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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