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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.46 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.46 and 80.30 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.46 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.46 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.46 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 15,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133.34/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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