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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.06, 129.12 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.06, 129.12 and 45.54 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.06 : 129.12 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.06/129.12 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.06x = 129.12 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.06x = 5,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,880.12/86.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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