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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.93, 130.53 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.93, 130.53 and 54.49 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.93 : 130.53 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.93/130.53 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.93x = 130.53 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.93x = 7,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112.58/86.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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