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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 188.88 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 188.88 and 80.31 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 188.88 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/188.88 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 188.88 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 15,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168.95/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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