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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.85, 190.05 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.85, 190.05 and 111.25 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.85 : 190.05 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.85/190.05 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.85x = 190.05 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.85x = 21,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142.51/126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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