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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.19, 189.14 and 64.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.19, 189.14 and 64.43 is: 96.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.19 : 189.14 = 64.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.19/189.14 = 64.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.19x = 189.14 × 64.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.19x = 12,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.73/126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.57

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