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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.96, 130.62 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.96, 130.62 and 54.54 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.96 : 130.62 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.96/130.62 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.96x = 130.62 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.96x = 7,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124.01/86.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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