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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.57, 119.44 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.57, 119.44 and 68.12 is: 93.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.57 : 119.44 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.57/119.44 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.57x = 119.44 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.57x = 8,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136.38/86.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.99

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