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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 208.91 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 208.91 and 85.91 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 208.91 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/208.91 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 208.91 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 17,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945.98/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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