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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 208.74 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 208.74 and 85.78 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 208.74 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/208.74 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 208.74 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 17,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,905.72/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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