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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 137.97 and 51.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 137.97 and 51.45 is: 77.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 137.97 = 51.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/137.97 = 51.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 137.97 × 51.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 7,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098.56/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.05

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