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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.21, 189.23 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.21, 189.23 and 65.39 is: 98.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.21 : 189.23 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.21/189.23 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.21x = 189.23 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.21x = 12,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,373.90/126.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.04

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