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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 190.08 and 65.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 190.08 and 65.78 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 190.08 = 65.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/190.08 = 65.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 190.08 × 65.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 12,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,503.94/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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