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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 138.16 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 138.16 and 51.44 is: 77.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 138.16 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/138.16 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 138.16 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 7,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106.95/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.25

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