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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86, 129.04 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86, 129.04 and 68 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86 : 129.04 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86/129.04 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86x = 129.04 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86x = 8,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774.72/86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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