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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 189.99 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 189.99 and 65.82 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 189.99 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/189.99 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 189.99 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 12,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505.14/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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