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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 189.70 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 189.70 and 65.75 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 189.70 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/189.70 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 189.70 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 12,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471.66/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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