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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 127.87 and 78.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 127.87 and 78.89 is: 108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 127.87 = 78.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/127.87 = 78.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 127.87 × 78.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 10,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087.79/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.79

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