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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.53 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.53 and 79.31 is: 109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.53 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.53 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.53 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 10,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114.72/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.32

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