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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.11, 129 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.11, 129 and 63.25 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.11 : 129 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.11/129 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.11x = 129 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.11x = 8,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.93/86.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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