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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.14, 129.16 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.14, 129.16 and 45.55 is: 68.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.14 : 129.16 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.14/129.16 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.14x = 129.16 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.14x = 5,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883.24/86.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.30

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