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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 189.36 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 189.36 and 65.39 is: 98.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 189.36 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/189.36 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 189.36 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 12,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382.25/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.10

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