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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 139.04 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 139.04 and 49.34 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 139.04 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/139.04 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 139.04 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 6,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859.29/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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