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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.01, 129.08 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.01, 129.08 and 55.59 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.01 : 129.08 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.01/129.08 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.01x = 129.08 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.01x = 7,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175.28/86.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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