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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 138.78 and 51.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 138.78 and 51.99 is: 77.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 138.78 = 51.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/138.78 = 51.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 138.78 × 51.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 7,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215.17/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.88

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