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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.92, 163.22 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.92, 163.22 and 86 is: 128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 163.22 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/163.22 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 163.22 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 14,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036.92/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.87

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