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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.38 and 85.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.38 and 85.51 is: 118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.38 = 85.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.38 = 85.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.38 × 85.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 17,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,818.57/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.00

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