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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 138.23 and 51.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 138.23 and 51.14 is: 76.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 138.23 = 51.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/138.23 = 51.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 138.23 × 51.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 7,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068.14/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.63

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