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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.12, 129.84 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.12, 129.84 and 72.69 is: 109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.12 : 129.84 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.12/129.84 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.12x = 129.84 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.12x = 9,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438.07/86.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.59

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