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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.35, 189.16 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.35, 189.16 and 80.56 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.35 : 189.16 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.35/189.16 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.35x = 189.16 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.35x = 15,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238.73/126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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