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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 189.09 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 189.09 and 80.16 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 189.09 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/189.09 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 189.09 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 15,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157.45/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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