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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 189.36 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 189.36 and 80.78 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 189.36 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/189.36 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 189.36 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 15,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295.55/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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