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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 139.11 and 50.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 139.11 and 50.02 is: 75.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 139.11 = 50.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/139.11 = 50.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 139.11 × 50.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 6,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958.28/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.03

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