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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 139.22 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 139.22 and 52.30 is: 78.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 139.22 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/139.22 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 139.22 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 7,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280.25/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.42

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