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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 190.40 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 190.40 and 49.84 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 190.40 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/190.40 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 190.40 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 9,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,488.94/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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