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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.12, 128.94 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.12, 128.94 and 62 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.12 : 128.94 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.12/128.94 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.12x = 128.94 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.12x = 7,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994.28/86.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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