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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.89, 119.84 and 67.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.89, 119.84 and 67.19 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.89 : 119.84 = 67.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.89/119.84 = 67.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.89x = 119.84 × 67.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.89x = 8,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052.01/86.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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