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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.65, 129.62 and 57.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.65, 129.62 and 57.49 is: 85.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.65 : 129.62 = 57.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.65/129.62 = 57.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.65x = 129.62 × 57.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.65x = 7,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451.08/86.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.99

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