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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.13, 129.24 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.13, 129.24 and 81.72 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.13 : 129.24 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.13/129.24 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.13x = 129.24 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.13x = 10,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,561.49/86.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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