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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.76, 129.59 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.76, 129.59 and 73.84 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.76 : 129.59 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.76/129.59 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.76x = 129.59 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.76x = 9,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,568.93/86.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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