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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.47, 189.58 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.47, 189.58 and 65.69 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.47 : 189.58 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.47/189.58 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.47x = 189.58 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.47x = 12,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452.40/126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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