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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.41, 128.94 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.41, 128.94 and 74.22 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.41 : 128.94 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.41/128.94 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.41x = 128.94 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.41x = 9,569.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569.93/86.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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