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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.94, 130.50 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.94, 130.50 and 61.29 is: 92.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.94 : 130.50 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.94/130.50 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.94x = 130.50 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.94x = 7,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,998.35/86.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.00

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