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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 189.92 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 189.92 and 112.48 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 189.92 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/189.92 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 189.92 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 21,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,362.20/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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