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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.73 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.73 and 85.77 is: 118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.73 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.73 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.73 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 17,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902.99/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.36

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