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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 209.43 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 209.43 and 85.37 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 209.43 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/209.43 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 209.43 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 17,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,879.04/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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