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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 189.20 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 189.20 and 49.15 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 189.20 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/189.20 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 189.20 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 9,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299.18/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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