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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.55, 189.68 and 49.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.55, 189.68 and 49.49 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.55 : 189.68 = 49.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.55/189.68 = 49.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.55x = 189.68 × 49.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.55x = 9,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386.25/126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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