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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.72, 119.60 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.72, 119.60 and 72.94 is: 100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.72 : 119.60 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.72/119.60 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.72x = 119.60 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.72x = 8,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723.50/86.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.59

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