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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 189.05 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 189.05 and 112.18 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 189.05 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/189.05 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 189.05 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 21,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,207.63/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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