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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 190.16 and 50.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 190.16 and 50.76 is: 76.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 190.16 = 50.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/190.16 = 50.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 190.16 × 50.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 9,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652.52/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.15

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