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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.79 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.79 and 49.52 is: 74.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.79 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.79 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.79 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 9,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398.75/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.25

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