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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 189.76 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 189.76 and 49.43 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 189.76 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/189.76 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 189.76 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 9,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379.21/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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