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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.73 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.73 and 80.33 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.73 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.73 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.73 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 15,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,159.74/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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