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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.54, 119.31 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.54, 119.31 and 68.09 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.54 : 119.31 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.54/119.31 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.54x = 119.31 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.54x = 8,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.22/86.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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