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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.92, 130.46 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.92, 130.46 and 73.48 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.92 : 130.46 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.92/130.46 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.92x = 130.46 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.92x = 9,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,586.20/86.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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