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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.75, 139.20 and 52.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.75, 139.20 and 52.19 is: 78.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.75 : 139.20 = 52.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.75/139.20 = 52.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.75x = 139.20 × 52.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.75x = 7,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264.85/92.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.33

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