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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 189.60 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 189.60 and 65.54 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 189.60 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/189.60 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 189.60 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 12,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426.38/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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