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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 208.42 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 208.42 and 85.56 is: 118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 208.42 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/208.42 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 208.42 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 17,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831.90/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.07

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