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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 208.49 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 208.49 and 84.70 is: 116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 208.49 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/208.49 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 208.49 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 17,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659.10/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.88

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