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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.96, 134.99 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.96, 134.99 and 86.63 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.96 : 134.99 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.96/134.99 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.96x = 134.99 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.96x = 11,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,694.18/89.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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