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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 107.87 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 107.87 and 55.86 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 107.87 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/107.87 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 107.87 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 6,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,025.62/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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