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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.14, 128.94 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.14, 128.94 and 68.14 is: 102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.14 : 128.94 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.14/128.94 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.14x = 128.94 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.14x = 8,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,785.97/86.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.00

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