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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 190.14 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 190.14 and 65.88 is: 98.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 190.14 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/190.14 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 190.14 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 12,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526.42/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.76

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