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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 139.03 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 139.03 and 49.97 is: 75.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 139.03 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/139.03 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 139.03 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 6,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946.51/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.00

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