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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 209.19 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 209.19 and 86.13 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 209.19 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/209.19 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 209.19 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 18,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017.53/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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