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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 209.42 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 209.42 and 86.27 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 209.42 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/209.42 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 209.42 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 18,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066.66/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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