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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 188.73 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 188.73 and 80.28 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 188.73 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/188.73 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 188.73 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 15,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151.24/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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