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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86, 128.98 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86, 128.98 and 55.54 is: 83.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86 : 128.98 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86/128.98 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86x = 128.98 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86x = 7,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,163.55/86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.30

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