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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 209.56 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 209.56 and 85.47 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 209.56 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/209.56 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 209.56 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 17,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909.83/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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