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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 138.66 and 51.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 138.66 and 51.97 is: 77.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 138.66 = 51.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/138.66 = 51.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 138.66 × 51.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 7,206.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206.16/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.81

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