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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.65, 130.03 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.65, 130.03 and 68.42 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.65 : 130.03 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.65/130.03 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.65x = 130.03 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.65x = 8,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.81/86.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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