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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 209.68 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 209.68 and 86.47 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 209.68 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/209.68 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 209.68 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 18,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,131.03/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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