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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 189.24 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 189.24 and 65.21 is: 97.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 189.24 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/189.24 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 189.24 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 12,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339.70/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.81

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