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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 139.10 and 50.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 139.10 and 50.04 is: 75.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 139.10 = 50.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/139.10 = 50.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 139.10 × 50.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 6,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960.56/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.04

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