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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.08, 126.89 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.08, 126.89 and 68.79 is: 94.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.08 : 126.89 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.08/126.89 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.08x = 126.89 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.08x = 8,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728.42/92.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.79

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