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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.13, 118.82 and 67.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.13, 118.82 and 67.65 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.13 : 118.82 = 67.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.13/118.82 = 67.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.13x = 118.82 × 67.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.13x = 8,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,037.83/86.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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