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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.30, 189.67 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.30, 189.67 and 111.26 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.30 : 189.67 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.30/189.67 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.30x = 189.67 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.30x = 21,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.68/126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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