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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 209.22 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 209.22 and 86.13 is: 118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 209.22 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/209.22 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 209.22 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 18,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.12/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.86

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