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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.86, 189.95 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.86, 189.95 and 65.87 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.86 : 189.95 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.86/189.95 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.86x = 189.95 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.86x = 12,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,510.97/126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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