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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 139.08 and 51.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 139.08 and 51.68 is: 77.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 139.08 = 51.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/139.08 = 51.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 139.08 × 51.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 7,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187.16/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.49

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