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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 127.16 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 127.16 and 79.44 is: 109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 127.16 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/127.16 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 127.16 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 10,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101.59/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.32

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