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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.71, 189.97 and 49.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.71, 189.97 and 49.61 is: 74.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.71 : 189.97 = 49.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.71/189.97 = 49.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.71x = 189.97 × 49.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.71x = 9,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,424.41/126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.38

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