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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 175.13 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 175.13 and 80.28 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 175.13 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/175.13 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 175.13 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 14,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059.04/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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