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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.81, 209.51 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.81, 209.51 and 86.32 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.81 : 209.51 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.81/209.51 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.81x = 209.51 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.81x = 18,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084.90/151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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