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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.18, 129 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.18, 129 and 76.20 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.18 : 129 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.18/129 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.18x = 129 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.18x = 9,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.80/86.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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