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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.21, 188.95 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.21, 188.95 and 80.41 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.21 : 188.95 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.21/188.95 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.21x = 188.95 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.21x = 15,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193.47/126.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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