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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 188.99 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 188.99 and 80.54 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 188.99 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/188.99 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 188.99 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 15,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221.25/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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