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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 188.12 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 188.12 and 112.43 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 188.12 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/188.12 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 188.12 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 21,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,148.83/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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