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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 138.88 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 138.88 and 80.37 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 138.88 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/138.88 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 138.88 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 11,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161.79/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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