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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 138.62 and 79.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 138.62 and 79.24 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 138.62 = 79.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/138.62 = 79.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 138.62 × 79.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 10,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,984.25/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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