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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.20, 137.99 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.20, 137.99 and 80.72 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.20 : 137.99 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.20/137.99 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.20x = 137.99 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.20x = 11,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,138.15/92.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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