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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 138.88 and 49.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 138.88 and 49.36 is: 73.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 138.88 = 49.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/138.88 = 49.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 138.88 × 49.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 6,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855.09/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.95

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