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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.13, 128.93 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.13, 128.93 and 45.45 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.13 : 128.93 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.13/128.93 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.13x = 128.93 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.13x = 5,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859.64/86.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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