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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.83, 130.19 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.83, 130.19 and 64 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.83 : 130.19 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.83/130.19 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.83x = 130.19 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.83x = 8,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332.16/86.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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