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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.40, 129 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.40, 129 and 68.16 is: 101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.40 : 129 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.40/129 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.40x = 129 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.40x = 8,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,792.64/86.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.77

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