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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.39 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.39 and 85.49 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.39 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.39 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.39 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 17,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,815.26/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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