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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 189.08 and 50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 189.08 and 50 is: 75.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 189.08 = 50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/189.08 = 50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 189.08 × 50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 9,454
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.03

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