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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 139.33 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 139.33 and 52.44 is: 78.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 139.33 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/139.33 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 139.33 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 7,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306.47/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.61

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