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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.43 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.43 and 85.54 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.43 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.43 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.43 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 17,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829.10/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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