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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 208.63 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 208.63 and 85.67 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 208.63 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/208.63 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 208.63 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 17,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873.87/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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