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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 139 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 139 and 52.16 is: 78.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 139 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/139 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 139 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 7,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250.24/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.25

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