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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.55 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.55 and 86.34 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.55 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.55 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.55 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 18,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093.66/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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