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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.19, 138.08 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.19, 138.08 and 80.65 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.19 : 138.08 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.19/138.08 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.19x = 138.08 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.19x = 11,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,136.15/92.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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