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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.92 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.92 and 65.70 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.92 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.92 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.92 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 12,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,477.74/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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