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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 127.64 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 127.64 and 80.08 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 127.64 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/127.64 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 127.64 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 10,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221.41/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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