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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 137.97 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 137.97 and 50.94 is: 76.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 137.97 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/137.97 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 137.97 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 7,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028.19/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.22

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