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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 139.14 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 139.14 and 52.14 is: 78.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 139.14 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/139.14 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 139.14 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 7,254.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254.76/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.24

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