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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.16, 129.22 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.16, 129.22 and 55.64 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.16 : 129.22 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.16/129.22 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.16x = 129.22 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.16x = 7,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189.80/86.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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