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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 189.15 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 189.15 and 65.18 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 189.15 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/189.15 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 189.15 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 12,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,329.51/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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