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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 126.81 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 126.81 and 79.83 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 126.81 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/126.81 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 126.81 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 10,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123.24/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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