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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 128.11 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 128.11 and 79.83 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 128.11 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/128.11 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 128.11 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 10,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,226.62/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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