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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 127.89 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 127.89 and 89.79 is: 123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 127.89 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/127.89 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 127.89 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 11,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,483.24/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.60

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