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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 138.94 and 52.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 138.94 and 52.06 is: 78.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 138.94 = 52.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/138.94 = 52.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 138.94 × 52.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 7,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233.22/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.05

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