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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.28 and 51.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.28 and 51.70 is: 77.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.28 = 51.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.28 = 51.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.28 × 51.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 7,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149.08/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.39

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