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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.56, 129.61 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.56, 129.61 and 45.90 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.56 : 129.61 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.56/129.61 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.56x = 129.61 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.56x = 5,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948.67/86.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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