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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 208.94 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 208.94 and 85.01 is: 117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 208.94 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/208.94 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 208.94 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 17,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762.09/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.31

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