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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.11, 129.25 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.11, 129.25 and 72.60 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.11 : 129.25 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.11/129.25 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.11x = 129.25 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.11x = 9,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,382.75/86.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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