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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.16, 128.98 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.16, 128.98 and 57.16 is: 85.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.16 : 128.98 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.16/128.98 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.16x = 128.98 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.16x = 7,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,372.50/86.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.57

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