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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.06, 138.03 and 51.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.06, 138.03 and 51.47 is: 77.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.06 : 138.03 = 51.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.06/138.03 = 51.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.06x = 138.03 × 51.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.06x = 7,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104.40/92.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.17

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