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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.03, 129.07 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.03, 129.07 and 60.03 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.03 : 129.07 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.03/129.07 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.03x = 129.07 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.03x = 7,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748.18/86.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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