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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 138.99 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 138.99 and 50.18 is: 75.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 138.99 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/138.99 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 138.99 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 6,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974.52/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.08

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