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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 127.37 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 127.37 and 79.95 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 127.37 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/127.37 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 127.37 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 10,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,183.43/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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