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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.59 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.59 and 85.65 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.59 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.59 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.59 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 17,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865.73/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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