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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86, 118.69 and 62.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86, 118.69 and 62.68 is: 86.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86 : 118.69 = 62.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86/118.69 = 62.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86x = 118.69 × 62.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86x = 7,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439.49/86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.51

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