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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 208.51 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 208.51 and 84.71 is: 116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 208.51 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/208.51 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 208.51 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 17,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,662.88/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.90

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