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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 127.93 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 127.93 and 78.84 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 127.93 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/127.93 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 127.93 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 10,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,086.00/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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