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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.79, 127.98 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.79, 127.98 and 81.11 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.79 : 127.98 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.79/127.98 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.79x = 127.98 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.79x = 10,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,379.82/92.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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