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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 127.41 and 79.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 127.41 and 79.28 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 127.41 = 79.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/127.41 = 79.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 127.41 × 79.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 10,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,100.43/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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