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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 139.36 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 139.36 and 80.72 is: 121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 139.36 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/139.36 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 139.36 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 11,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,249.14/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.27

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