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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 137.99 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 137.99 and 79.25 is: 118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 137.99 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/137.99 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 137.99 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 10,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,935.02/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.86

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