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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 138.99 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 138.99 and 52.02 is: 78.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 138.99 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/138.99 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 138.99 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 7,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230.26/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.06

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