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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 209.65 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 209.65 and 86.43 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 209.65 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/209.65 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 209.65 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 18,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119.62/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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