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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.11, 129.17 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.11, 129.17 and 73.81 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.11 : 129.17 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.11/129.17 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.11x = 129.17 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.11x = 9,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,534.18/86.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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