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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.48, 189.72 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.48, 189.72 and 65.67 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.48 : 189.72 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.48/189.72 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.48x = 189.72 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.48x = 12,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,458.91/126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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