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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 190.06 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 190.06 and 65.86 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 190.06 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/190.06 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 190.06 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 12,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517.35/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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