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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 138.49 and 51.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 138.49 and 51.19 is: 76.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 138.49 = 51.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/138.49 = 51.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 138.49 × 51.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 7,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089.30/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.74

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