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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.97, 129.05 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.97, 129.05 and 58.55 is: 87.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.97 : 129.05 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.97/129.05 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.97x = 129.05 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.97x = 7,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554.94/85.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.88

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