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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.67, 129.96 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.67, 129.96 and 63.86 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.67 : 129.96 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.67/129.96 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.67x = 129.96 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.67x = 8,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298.60/86.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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