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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.28, 129.60 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.28, 129.60 and 68.44 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.28 : 129.60 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.28/129.60 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.28x = 129.60 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.28x = 8,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,869.82/86.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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