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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 126.81 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 126.81 and 79.79 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 126.81 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/126.81 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 126.81 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 10,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,117.54/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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