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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.14, 129.23 and 55.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.14, 129.23 and 55.85 is: 83.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.14 : 129.23 = 55.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.14/129.23 = 55.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.14x = 129.23 × 55.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.14x = 7,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217.22/86.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.79

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