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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.87, 209.54 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.87, 209.54 and 86.37 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.87 : 209.54 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.87/209.54 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.87x = 209.54 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.87x = 18,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097.97/151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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