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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.12, 129 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.12, 129 and 68.03 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.12 : 129 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.12/129 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.12x = 129 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.12x = 8,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775.87/86.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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