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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 189.84 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 189.84 and 65.82 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 189.84 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/189.84 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 189.84 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 12,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,495.27/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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