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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 209.93 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 209.93 and 85.74 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 209.93 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/209.93 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 209.93 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 17,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999.40/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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