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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 208.74 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 208.74 and 85.76 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 208.74 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/208.74 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 208.74 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 17,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901.54/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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