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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.91, 130.43 and 64.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.91, 130.43 and 64.11 is: 96.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.91 : 130.43 = 64.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.91/130.43 = 64.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.91x = 130.43 × 64.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.91x = 8,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361.55/86.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.21

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