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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 189.03 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 189.03 and 65.19 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 189.03 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/189.03 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 189.03 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 12,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,322.54/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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