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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.77, 127.72 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.77, 127.72 and 80.48 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.77 : 127.72 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.77/127.72 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.77x = 127.72 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.77x = 10,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,279.33/92.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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