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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.57, 190.02 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.57, 190.02 and 65.75 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.57 : 190.02 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.57/190.02 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.57x = 190.02 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.57x = 12,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,492.86/126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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