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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.40, 189.68 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.40, 189.68 and 80.78 is: 121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.40 : 189.68 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.40/189.68 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.40x = 189.68 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.40x = 15,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322.35/126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.22

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