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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.62, 164.26 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.62, 164.26 and 86.70 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.62 : 164.26 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.62/164.26 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.62x = 164.26 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.62x = 14,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241.34/109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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