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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.32, 190.19 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.32, 190.19 and 111.20 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.32 : 190.19 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.32/190.19 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.32x = 190.19 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.32x = 21,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149.13/126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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