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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 209.25 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 209.25 and 86.11 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 209.25 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/209.25 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 209.25 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 18,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018.52/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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