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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.93, 139.23 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.93, 139.23 and 52.20 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.93 : 139.23 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.93/139.23 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.93x = 139.23 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.93x = 7,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267.81/92.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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