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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.52, 155.98 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.52, 155.98 and 86.52 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.52 : 155.98 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.52/155.98 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.52x = 155.98 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.52x = 13,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495.39/104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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