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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.85, 129.93 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.85, 129.93 and 59.70 is: 89.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.85 : 129.93 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.85/129.93 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.85x = 129.93 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.85x = 7,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756.82/86.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.31

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