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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 138.36 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 138.36 and 51.59 is: 77.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 138.36 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/138.36 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 138.36 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 7,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137.30/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.43

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