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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.44, 129.52 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.44, 129.52 and 73.72 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.44 : 129.52 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.44/129.52 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.44x = 129.52 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.44x = 9,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548.21/86.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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