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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 189.98 and 49.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 189.98 and 49.67 is: 74.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 189.98 = 49.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/189.98 = 49.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 189.98 × 49.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 9,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436.31/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.46

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