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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.54, 129.68 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.54, 129.68 and 65.96 is: 98.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.54 : 129.68 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.54/129.68 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.54x = 129.68 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.54x = 8,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553.69/86.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.84

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