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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 208.80 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 208.80 and 85.81 is: 118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 208.80 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/208.80 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 208.80 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 17,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,917.13/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.42

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