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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 189.02 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 189.02 and 65.23 is: 97.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 189.02 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/189.02 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 189.02 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 12,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328.98/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.79

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