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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.79, 130.13 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.79, 130.13 and 92.84 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.79 : 130.13 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.79/130.13 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.79x = 130.13 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.79x = 12,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,080.81/93.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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