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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 190.03 and 49.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 190.03 and 49.67 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 190.03 = 49.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/190.03 = 49.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 190.03 × 49.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 9,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439.27/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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