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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.12 and 48.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.12 and 48.94 is: 73.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.12 = 48.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.12 = 48.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.12 × 48.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 6,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759.25/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.28

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