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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.44, 189.72 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.44, 189.72 and 80.66 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.44 : 189.72 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.44/189.72 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.44x = 189.72 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.44x = 15,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302.82/126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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