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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 127.62 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 127.62 and 80.16 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 127.62 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/127.62 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 127.62 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 10,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230.02/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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