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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.66 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.66 and 85.70 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.66 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.66 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.66 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 17,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880.69/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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