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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 190.19 and 65.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 190.19 and 65.06 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 190.19 = 65.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/190.19 = 65.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 190.19 × 65.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 12,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,373.87/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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