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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.23, 129.93 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.23, 129.93 and 71.34 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.23 : 129.93 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.23/129.93 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.23x = 129.93 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.23x = 9,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269.03/86.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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