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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 139.08 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 139.08 and 52.11 is: 78.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 139.08 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/139.08 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 139.08 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 7,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247.46/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.16

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