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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.31, 129.65 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.31, 129.65 and 53.84 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.31 : 129.65 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.31/129.65 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.31x = 129.65 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.31x = 6,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979.44/86.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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