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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.97, 190.55 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.97, 190.55 and 49.95 is: 74.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.97 : 190.55 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.97/190.55 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.97x = 190.55 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.97x = 9,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518.10/126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.96

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