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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.80 and 48.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.80 and 48.48 is: 72.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.80 = 48.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.80 = 48.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.80 × 48.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 9,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201.50/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.68

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