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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 190.09 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 190.09 and 80.96 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 190.09 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/190.09 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 190.09 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 15,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,388.33/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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