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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 127.95 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 127.95 and 79.88 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 127.95 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/127.95 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 127.95 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 10,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220.65/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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