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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 127.98 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 127.98 and 79.88 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 127.98 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/127.98 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 127.98 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 10,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223.04/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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