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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.18, 118.93 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.18, 118.93 and 55.11 is: 76.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.18 : 118.93 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.18/118.93 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.18x = 118.93 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.18x = 6,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553.49/86.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.04

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