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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.61 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.61 and 92.52 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.61 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.61 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.61 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 38,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174.68/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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