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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.91, 129.69 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.91, 129.69 and 74.72 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.91 : 129.69 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.91/129.69 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.91x = 129.69 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.91x = 9,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,690.44/86.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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