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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 138.75 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 138.75 and 52.02 is: 77.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 138.75 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/138.75 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 138.75 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 7,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217.58/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.95

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