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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 209.60 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 209.60 and 85.52 is: 118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 209.60 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/209.60 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 209.60 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 17,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924.12/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.00

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