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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.53, 138.70 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.53, 138.70 and 34.73 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.53 : 138.70 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.53/138.70 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.53x = 138.70 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.53x = 4,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816.88/92.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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