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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 188.82 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 188.82 and 80.43 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 188.82 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/188.82 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 188.82 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 15,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186.79/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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