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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.68, 189.86 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.68, 189.86 and 80.99 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.68 : 189.86 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.68/189.86 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.68x = 189.86 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.68x = 15,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,376.12/126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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