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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 138.24 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 138.24 and 51.59 is: 77.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 138.24 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/138.24 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 138.24 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 7,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.37/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.40

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