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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 208.43 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 208.43 and 85.55 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 208.43 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/208.43 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 208.43 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 17,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830.04/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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