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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 209.48 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 209.48 and 86.33 is: 119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 209.48 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/209.48 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 209.48 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 18,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083.58/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.14

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