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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 138.96 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 138.96 and 56.52 is: 84.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 138.96 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/138.96 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 138.96 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 7,854.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,854.02/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.89

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