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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.33 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.33 and 80.40 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.33 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.33 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.33 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 11,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,121.73/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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