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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 188.94 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 188.94 and 65.16 is: 97.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 188.94 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/188.94 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 188.94 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 12,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311.33/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.71

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