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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.27, 189.41 and 80.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.27, 189.41 and 80.57 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.27 : 189.41 = 80.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.27/189.41 = 80.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.27x = 189.41 × 80.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.27x = 15,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261.34/126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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