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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86, 129 and 57.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86, 129 and 57.68 is: 86.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86 : 129 = 57.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86/129 = 57.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86x = 129 × 57.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86x = 7,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440.72/86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.52

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