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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 208.62 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 208.62 and 85.70 is: 118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 208.62 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/208.62 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 208.62 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 17,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877.69/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.24

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