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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.37, 189.36 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.37, 189.36 and 111.95 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.37 : 189.36 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.37/189.36 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.37x = 189.36 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.37x = 21,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,198.85/126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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