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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.72, 129.46 and 80.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.72, 129.46 and 80.84 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.72 : 129.46 = 80.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.72/129.46 = 80.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.72x = 129.46 × 80.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.72x = 10,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465.55/86.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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