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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.05, 138.07 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.05, 138.07 and 51.44 is: 77.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.05 : 138.07 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.05/138.07 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.05x = 138.07 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.05x = 7,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102.06/92.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.16

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