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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.29, 129.54 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.29, 129.54 and 45.73 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.29 : 129.54 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.29/129.54 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.29x = 129.54 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.29x = 5,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,924.20/86.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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