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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 208.83 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 208.83 and 84.93 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 208.83 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/208.83 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 208.83 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 17,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736.35/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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