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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 209.10 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 209.10 and 86 is: 118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 209.10 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/209.10 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 209.10 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 17,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982.60/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.70

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