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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.99, 130.68 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.99, 130.68 and 61.47 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.99 : 130.68 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.99/130.68 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.99x = 130.68 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.99x = 8,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032.90/86.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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