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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.03, 128.46 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.03, 128.46 and 74.64 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.03 : 128.46 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.03/128.46 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.03x = 128.46 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.03x = 9,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588.25/86.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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