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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.57, 209.18 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.57, 209.18 and 85.20 is: 117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.57 : 209.18 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.57/209.18 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.57x = 209.18 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.57x = 17,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820.74/151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.57

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