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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.19, 138.35 and 48.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.19, 138.35 and 48.87 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.19 : 138.35 = 48.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.19/138.35 = 48.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.19x = 138.35 × 48.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.19x = 6,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,761.29/92.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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