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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.93, 127.94 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.93, 127.94 and 79.11 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.93 : 127.94 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.93/127.94 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.93x = 127.94 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.93x = 10,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,120.94/92.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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