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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.95, 139.15 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.95, 139.15 and 52.18 is: 78.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.95 : 139.15 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.95/139.15 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.95x = 139.15 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.95x = 7,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260.85/92.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.12

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