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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 137.43 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 137.43 and 80.73 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 137.43 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/137.43 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 137.43 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 11,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,094.72/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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