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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 188.85 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 188.85 and 80.56 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 188.85 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/188.85 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 188.85 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 15,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213.76/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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