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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 189.29 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 189.29 and 111.52 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 189.29 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/189.29 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 189.29 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 21,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,109.62/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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