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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.59, 129.81 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.59, 129.81 and 73.83 is: 110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.59 : 129.81 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.59/129.81 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.59x = 129.81 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.59x = 9,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584.43/86.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.69

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