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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 208.88 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 208.88 and 85.87 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 208.88 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/208.88 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 208.88 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 17,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935.37/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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