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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.62, 119.27 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.62, 119.27 and 68.14 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.62 : 119.27 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.62/119.27 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.62x = 119.27 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.62x = 8,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127.38/86.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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