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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 209.18 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 209.18 and 86.08 is: 118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 209.18 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/209.18 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 209.18 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 18,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006.21/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.78

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