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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.47, 189.67 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.47, 189.67 and 65.56 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.47 : 189.67 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.47/189.67 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.47x = 189.67 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.47x = 12,434.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434.77/126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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