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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.68, 190.04 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.68, 190.04 and 49.68 is: 74.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.68 : 190.04 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.68/190.04 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.68x = 190.04 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.68x = 9,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,440.94/126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.53

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