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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 189.97 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 189.97 and 65.73 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 189.97 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/189.97 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 189.97 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 12,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,485.45/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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