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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 127.22 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 127.22 and 79.12 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 127.22 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/127.22 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 127.22 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 10,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,065.65/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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