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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.51, 189.18 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.51, 189.18 and 80.72 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.51 : 189.18 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.51/189.18 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.51x = 189.18 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.51x = 15,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270.61/126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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