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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.45 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.45 and 85.40 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.45 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.45 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.45 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 17,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887.03/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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