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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.16, 129.12 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.16, 129.12 and 74.08 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.16 : 129.12 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.16/129.12 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.16x = 129.12 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.16x = 9,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,565.21/86.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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