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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 142.39 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 142.39 and 49.25 is: 73.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 142.39 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/142.39 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 142.39 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 7,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.95/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.89

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