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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 209.34 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 209.34 and 86.21 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 209.34 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/209.34 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 209.34 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 18,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046.94/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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