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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 188.90 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 188.90 and 65.14 is: 97.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 188.90 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/188.90 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 188.90 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 12,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304.95/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.66

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