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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 209.28 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 209.28 and 85.27 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 209.28 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/209.28 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 209.28 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 17,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845.31/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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