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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 209.38 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 209.38 and 86.24 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 209.38 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/209.38 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 209.38 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 18,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056.93/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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