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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.84, 130.32 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.84, 130.32 and 64.16 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.84 : 130.32 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.84/130.32 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.84x = 130.32 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.84x = 8,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360.68/86.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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