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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 209.10 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 209.10 and 86.03 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 209.10 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/209.10 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 209.10 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 17,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988.87/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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