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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 139.12 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 139.12 and 80.40 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 139.12 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/139.12 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 139.12 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 11,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185.25/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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