Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 189 and 50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126, 189 and 50 is: 75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126 : 189 = 50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126/189 = 50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126x = 189 × 50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126x = 9,450 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,450/126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75
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