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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.09, 129 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.09, 129 and 58.64 is: 87.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.09 : 129 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.09/129 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.09x = 129 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.09x = 7,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563.92/86.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.87

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