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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 209.10 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 209.10 and 86.02 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 209.10 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/209.10 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 209.10 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 17,986.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.78/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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