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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.05, 128.90 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.05, 128.90 and 53.45 is: 80.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.05 : 128.90 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.05/128.90 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.05x = 128.90 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.05x = 6,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889.71/86.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.07

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