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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 208.61 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 208.61 and 84.77 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 208.61 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/208.61 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 208.61 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 17,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682.40/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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