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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 138.81 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 138.81 and 52 is: 77.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 138.81 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/138.81 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 138.81 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 7,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,218.12/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.91

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