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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 189.47 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 189.47 and 80.63 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 189.47 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/189.47 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 189.47 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 15,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276.93/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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