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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 138.86 and 51.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 138.86 and 51.98 is: 77.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 138.86 = 51.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/138.86 = 51.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 138.86 × 51.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 7,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217.68/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.93

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