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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 188.36 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 188.36 and 111.04 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 188.36 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/188.36 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 188.36 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 20,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915.49/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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