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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.27 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.27 and 85.28 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.27 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.27 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.27 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 17,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,846.55/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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