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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 139.26 and 49.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 139.26 and 49.54 is: 74.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 139.26 = 49.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/139.26 = 49.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 139.26 × 49.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 6,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898.69/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.26

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