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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 189.45 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 189.45 and 65.42 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 189.45 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/189.45 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 189.45 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 12,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393.82/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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