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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 190.45 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 190.45 and 111.88 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 190.45 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/190.45 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 190.45 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 21,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307.55/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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