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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 138.84 and 51.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 138.84 and 51.99 is: 78.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 138.84 = 51.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/138.84 = 51.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 138.84 × 51.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 7,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,218.49/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.01

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