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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 189.63 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 189.63 and 80.82 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 189.63 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/189.63 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 189.63 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 15,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325.90/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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