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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.51, 129.63 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.51, 129.63 and 68.42 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.51 : 129.63 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.51/129.63 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.51x = 129.63 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.51x = 8,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,869.28/86.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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