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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 189.19 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 189.19 and 80.44 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 189.19 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/189.19 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 189.19 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 15,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218.78/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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