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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.84, 130.05 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.84, 130.05 and 54.37 is: 81.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.84 : 130.05 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.84/130.05 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.84x = 130.05 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.84x = 7,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070.49/86.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.42

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