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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 127.86 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 127.86 and 81.80 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 127.86 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/127.86 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 127.86 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 10,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,458.95/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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