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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 208.83 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 208.83 and 85.83 is: 118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 208.83 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/208.83 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 208.83 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 17,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923.88/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.45

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