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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 188.87 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 188.87 and 112.89 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 188.87 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/188.87 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 188.87 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 21,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321.68/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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