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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 127.91 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 127.91 and 80.33 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 127.91 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/127.91 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 127.91 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 10,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274.57/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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