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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 209.12 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 209.12 and 86.04 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 209.12 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/209.12 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 209.12 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 17,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992.25/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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