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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.47 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.47 and 85.59 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.47 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.47 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.47 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 17,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842.95/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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