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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 208.94 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 208.94 and 85.95 is: 118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 208.94 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/208.94 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 208.94 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 17,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957.96/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.59

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