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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 189.85 and 49.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 189.85 and 49.51 is: 74.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 189.85 = 49.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/189.85 = 49.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 189.85 × 49.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 9,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399.82/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.24

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