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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 190.51 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 190.51 and 112.56 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 190.51 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/190.51 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 190.51 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 21,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443.81/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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