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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 141.79 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 141.79 and 80.40 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 141.79 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/141.79 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 141.79 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 11,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,399.92/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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