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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 208.56 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 208.56 and 85.64 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 208.56 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/208.56 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 208.56 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 17,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861.08/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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