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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 209.19 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 209.19 and 86.09 is: 118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 209.19 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/209.19 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 209.19 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 18,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,008.64/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.80

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