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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 208.82 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 208.82 and 85.82 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 208.82 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/208.82 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 208.82 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 17,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,920.10/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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