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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.72 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.72 and 49.48 is: 74.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.72 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.72 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.72 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 9,387.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,387.35/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.16

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