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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 188.95 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 188.95 and 111.45 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 188.95 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/188.95 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 188.95 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 21,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058.20/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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