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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.18, 129.06 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.18, 129.06 and 55.76 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.18 : 129.06 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.18/129.06 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.18x = 129.06 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.18x = 7,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195.74/86.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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