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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 138.98 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 138.98 and 79.87 is: 119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 138.98 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/138.98 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 138.98 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 11,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100.33/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.50

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