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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.01, 128.79 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.01, 128.79 and 55.49 is: 83.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.01 : 128.79 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.01/128.79 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.01x = 128.79 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.01x = 7,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145.91/86.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.08

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