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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 138.24 and 51.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 138.24 and 51.58 is: 77.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 138.24 = 51.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/138.24 = 51.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 138.24 × 51.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 7,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130.42/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.31

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