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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.67, 189.86 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.67, 189.86 and 65.67 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.67 : 189.86 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.67/189.86 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.67x = 189.86 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.67x = 12,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,468.11/126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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