5.198 – Number Theory Solution

The numbers don't match the atomic symbols they are next to, but it suggests using atomic symbols.

The number at the top breaks up into atomic numbers: 52 (Te), 6 (C), 1 (H), 75 (Re), 23 (V), and 92 (U), an abbreviated form of Technology Review.

Convert the other numbers directly to atomic symbols: 15 = P, 27 = Co, 3 = Li, 74 = W.

Convert the given atomic symbols to atomic numbers: Mo = 42, H = 1, O = 8, He = 42.

This indicates to look in the current issue of Technology Review, on page 42, column 1, line 8, word 2.

The page is shown below. The word is ADVANCED.

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      Technology Review with Advanced underlined