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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 138.67 and 51.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 138.67 and 51.90 is: 77.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 138.67 = 51.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/138.67 = 51.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 138.67 × 51.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 7,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196.02/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.81

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