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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 209.24 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 209.24 and 86.12 is: 118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 209.24 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/209.24 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 209.24 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 18,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019.75/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.86

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