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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 188.89 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 188.89 and 80.40 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 188.89 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/188.89 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 188.89 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 15,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186.76/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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