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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.14, 129.06 and 60.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.14, 129.06 and 60.07 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.14 : 129.06 = 60.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.14/129.06 = 60.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.14x = 129.06 × 60.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.14x = 7,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752.63/86.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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