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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 175.16 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 175.16 and 80.31 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 175.16 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/175.16 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 175.16 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 14,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,067.10/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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