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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 190.22 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 190.22 and 80.48 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 190.22 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/190.22 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 190.22 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 15,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308.98/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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