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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.83, 188.71 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.83, 188.71 and 80.11 is: 120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.83 : 188.71 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.83/188.71 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.83x = 188.71 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.83x = 15,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117.16/125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.14

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