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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 208.16 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 208.16 and 118.16 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 208.16 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/208.16 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 208.16 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 24,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596.19/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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