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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.88, 129.96 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.88, 129.96 and 74.04 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.88 : 129.96 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.88/129.96 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.88x = 129.96 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.88x = 9,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622.24/86.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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