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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 188.83 and 65.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 188.83 and 65.17 is: 97.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 188.83 = 65.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/188.83 = 65.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 188.83 × 65.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 12,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306.05/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.64

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