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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.05, 129.08 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.05, 129.08 and 60.01 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.05 : 129.08 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.05/129.08 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.05x = 129.08 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.05x = 7,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745.15/86.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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