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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 208.20 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 208.20 and 118.09 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 208.20 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/208.20 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 208.20 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 24,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586.34/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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