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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 139.23 and 49.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 139.23 and 49.61 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 139.23 = 49.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/139.23 = 49.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 139.23 × 49.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 6,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,906.50/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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