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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.52, 129.48 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.52, 129.48 and 55.68 is: 83.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.52 : 129.48 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.52/129.48 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.52x = 129.48 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.52x = 7,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209.45/86.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.33

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