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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 189.97 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 189.97 and 65.75 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 189.97 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/189.97 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 189.97 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 12,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489.41/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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