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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 139.34 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 139.34 and 52.31 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 139.34 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/139.34 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 139.34 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 7,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288.88/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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