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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 209.49 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 209.49 and 85.44 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 209.49 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/209.49 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 209.49 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 17,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898.83/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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