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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 208.55 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 208.55 and 85.62 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 208.55 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/208.55 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 208.55 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 17,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855.62/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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