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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 138.99 and 52.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 138.99 and 52.07 is: 78.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 138.99 = 52.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/138.99 = 52.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 138.99 × 52.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 7,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236.95/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.09

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