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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.90 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.90 and 111.18 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.90 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.90 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.90 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 21,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113.08/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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