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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.96, 127 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.96, 127 and 79.62 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.96 : 127 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.96/127 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.96x = 127 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.96x = 10,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,111.74/91.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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