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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 208.88 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 208.88 and 84.98 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 208.88 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/208.88 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 208.88 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 17,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,750.62/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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