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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 188.12 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 188.12 and 112.49 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 188.12 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/188.12 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 188.12 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 21,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161.66/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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