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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 127.10 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 127.10 and 79.88 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 127.10 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/127.10 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 127.10 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 10,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152.75/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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