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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.44, 134.30 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.44, 134.30 and 86 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.44 : 134.30 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.44/134.30 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.44x = 134.30 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.44x = 11,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549.80/89.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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