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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.40 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.40 and 65.44 is: 98.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.40 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.40 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.40 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 12,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394.34/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.10

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