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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 138.55 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 138.55 and 80.78 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 138.55 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/138.55 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 138.55 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 11,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192.07/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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