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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.03, 128.23 and 67.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.03, 128.23 and 67.67 is: 100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.03 : 128.23 = 67.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.03/128.23 = 67.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.03x = 128.23 × 67.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.03x = 8,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,676.99/86.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.86

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