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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 138.42 and 48.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 138.42 and 48.92 is: 73.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 138.42 = 48.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/138.42 = 48.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 138.42 × 48.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 6,770.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770.81/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.40

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