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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 138.74 and 51.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 138.74 and 51.91 is: 77.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 138.74 = 51.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/138.74 = 51.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 138.74 × 51.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 7,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201.39/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.84

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