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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 208.79 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 208.79 and 85.80 is: 118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 208.79 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/208.79 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 208.79 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 17,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914.03/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.41

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