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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.33, 127.15 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.33, 127.15 and 79.11 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.33 : 127.15 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.33/127.15 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.33x = 127.15 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.33x = 10,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,058.64/92.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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