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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.17, 189.32 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.17, 189.32 and 49.13 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.17 : 189.32 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.17/189.32 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.17x = 189.32 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.17x = 9,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300.81/126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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