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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.17, 129.17 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.17, 129.17 and 45.54 is: 68.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.17 : 129.17 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.17/129.17 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.17x = 129.17 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.17x = 5,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882.40/86.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.27

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