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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 189.06 and 49.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 189.06 and 49.01 is: 73.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 189.06 = 49.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/189.06 = 49.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 189.06 × 49.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 9,264.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,264.89/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.54

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