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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.39 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.39 and 65.46 is: 98.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.39 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.39 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.39 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 12,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,397.47/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.07

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