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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.83, 130.31 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.83, 130.31 and 45.66 is: 68.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.83 : 130.31 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.83/130.31 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.83x = 130.31 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.83x = 5,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949.95/86.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.52

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