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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 190.05 and 49.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 190.05 and 49.72 is: 74.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 190.05 = 49.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/190.05 = 49.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 190.05 × 49.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 9,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449.29/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.56

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