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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 209.84 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 209.84 and 85.67 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 209.84 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/209.84 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 209.84 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 17,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.99/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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