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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 189.45 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 189.45 and 65.45 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 189.45 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/189.45 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 189.45 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 12,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399.98/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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