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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.41, 127.27 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.41, 127.27 and 80.12 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.41 : 127.27 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.41/127.27 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.41x = 127.27 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.41x = 10,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196.47/92.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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