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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.22, 129.12 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.22, 129.12 and 53.64 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.22 : 129.12 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.22/129.12 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.22x = 129.12 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.22x = 6,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926.00/86.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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