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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.07, 188.86 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.07, 188.86 and 80.43 is: 120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.07 : 188.86 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.07/188.86 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.07x = 188.86 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.07x = 15,190.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190.01/126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.49

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