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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.43 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.43 and 86.29 is: 119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.43 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.43 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.43 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 18,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071.28/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.06

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