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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.79, 188.75 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.79, 188.75 and 80.16 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.79 : 188.75 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.79/188.75 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.79x = 188.75 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.79x = 15,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130.20/125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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