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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 138 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 138 and 80.16 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 138 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/138 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 138 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 11,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,062.08/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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