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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.51, 189.36 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.51, 189.36 and 111.12 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.51 : 189.36 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.51/189.36 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.51x = 189.36 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.51x = 21,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041.68/126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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