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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 190.37 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 190.37 and 111.79 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 190.37 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/190.37 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 190.37 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 21,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.14/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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