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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.79, 129.97 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.79, 129.97 and 68.70 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.79 : 129.97 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.79/129.97 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.79x = 129.97 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.79x = 8,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,928.94/86.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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