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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 127.88 and 80.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 127.88 and 80.95 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 127.88 = 80.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/127.88 = 80.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 127.88 × 80.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 10,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,351.48/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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