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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.05, 128.39 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.05, 128.39 and 72.55 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.05 : 128.39 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.05/128.39 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.05x = 128.39 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.05x = 9,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,314.69/86.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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