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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.52, 189.78 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.52, 189.78 and 49.50 is: 74.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.52 : 189.78 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.52/189.78 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.52x = 189.78 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.52x = 9,394.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394.11/126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.25

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