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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 208.15 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 208.15 and 118.28 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 208.15 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/208.15 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 208.15 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 24,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,620.21/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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