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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 127.92 and 78.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 127.92 and 78.16 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 127.92 = 78.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/127.92 = 78.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 127.92 × 78.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 9,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998.23/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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