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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.35, 189.07 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.35, 189.07 and 111.80 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.35 : 189.07 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.35/189.07 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.35x = 189.07 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.35x = 21,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,136.80/126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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