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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.13, 128.84 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.13, 128.84 and 76.59 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.13 : 128.84 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.13/128.84 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.13x = 128.84 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.13x = 9,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867.47/86.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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