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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 208.82 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 208.82 and 84.94 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 208.82 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/208.82 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 208.82 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 17,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737.17/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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