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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.54, 119.22 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.54, 119.22 and 72.73 is: 100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.54 : 119.22 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.54/119.22 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.54x = 119.22 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.54x = 8,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670.57/86.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.19

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