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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 437.34 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 437.34 and 86.12 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 437.34 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/437.34 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 437.34 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 37,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663.72/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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