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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 208.44 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 208.44 and 85.53 is: 118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 208.44 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/208.44 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 208.44 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 17,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,827.87/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.03

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