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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.38 and 65.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.38 and 65.41 is: 98.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.38 = 65.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.38 = 65.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.38 × 65.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 12,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,387.02/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.05

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