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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.48, 189.82 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.48, 189.82 and 65.64 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.48 : 189.82 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.48/189.82 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.48x = 189.82 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.48x = 12,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,459.78/126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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