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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 209.59 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 209.59 and 82.88 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 209.59 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/209.59 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 209.59 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 17,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369.56/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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