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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.32 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.32 and 79.04 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.32 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.32 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.32 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 10,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142.54/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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