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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.22, 129.26 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.22, 129.26 and 55.73 is: 83.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.22 : 129.26 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.22/129.26 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.22x = 129.26 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.22x = 7,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202.73/86.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.54

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