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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 208.83 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 208.83 and 84.94 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 208.83 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/208.83 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 208.83 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 17,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736.55/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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