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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 209.33 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 209.33 and 86.18 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 209.33 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/209.33 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 209.33 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 18,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,040.15/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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