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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.12, 129.36 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.12, 129.36 and 55.76 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.12 : 129.36 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.12/129.36 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.12x = 129.36 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.12x = 7,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213.11/86.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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