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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 127.77 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 127.77 and 79.60 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 127.77 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/127.77 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 127.77 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 10,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,170.49/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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