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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 189.59 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 189.59 and 65.57 is: 98.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 189.59 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/189.59 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 189.59 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 12,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430.14/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.16

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