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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.27, 189.50 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.27, 189.50 and 80.66 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.27 : 189.50 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.27/189.50 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.27x = 189.50 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.27x = 15,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283.72/126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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