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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 189.20 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 189.20 and 65.23 is: 97.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 189.20 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/189.20 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 189.20 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 12,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,340.24/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.90

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