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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.55, 189.48 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.55, 189.48 and 80.65 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.55 : 189.48 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.55/189.48 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.55x = 189.48 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.55x = 15,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281.56/126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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