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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 188.96 and 65.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 188.96 and 65.11 is: 97.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 188.96 = 65.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/188.96 = 65.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 188.96 × 65.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 12,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303.19/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.54

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