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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 189.96 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 189.96 and 65.71 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 189.96 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/189.96 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 189.96 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 12,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482.27/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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