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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.22, 129.24 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.22, 129.24 and 55.69 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.22 : 129.24 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.22/129.24 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.22x = 129.24 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.22x = 7,197.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197.51/86.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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